SMMA is looking for the right individual with 2-3 years of marketing experience to come grow with our firm! We are looking to hire a creative Marketing professional to join a talented team of storytellers, designers, writers, and thinkers. Those interested in design, human experiences, and the built environment—while looking for a great opportunity to grow intellectually and creatively—should consider applying. You will be encouraged to provide ideas that will advance the firm’s mission and your own professional career. 

The successful candidate will help convert new business for the firm. Essential for this role is the ability to produce and support proposal opportunities and client presentations. There will also be growth opportunities in digital marketing, content creation, and social media.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop client-focused messaging and engagement strategies facilitating the creation of compelling firm qualifications, proposals, and presentation materials in support of SMMA’s business initiatives. 
• Assist or sometimes lead the facilitation, coordination, and participation of kickoff meetings and proposal production activities.
• Create, format, and maintain standard marketing materials (resumes/bios, project sheets, project lists, narratives, image library, and other standard graphics). 
• Assist in market sector business development and client maintenance support.
• Provide support on larger-scale pursuits and firm initiatives.
• Contribute to and participate in a variety of activities when needed to support various internal and external communications including content creation, website updates, campaigns, and social media.

Successful Characteristics and Behaviors: 

• Passionate, energetic, dedicated 
• Ability to work independently and proactively 
• Creative-minded and organized 
• Enjoys engaging people and connecting 
• Strong communication skills, timely and accurate information-sharing 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, and/or Public Relations is strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience, ideally in an A/E/C Marketing or Communications role, or similar Marketing experience preferred. 
• Experience developing qualifications and proposal submissions. 
• Sufficient use and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign a must) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment while responding to changing priorities. 
• Good writing voice and passion for storytelling including copy editing and proofreading skills. 

Please apply with a cover letter, resume, and writing/work samples.

About the Firm

SMMA is one of New England’s most unique design firms due to our composition, reputation, and focus. Cambridge-based since our incorporation in 1955, we offer an integrated, multidisciplinary environment driven by collaboration between architects, engineers, technologists, researchers, and industry experts. We focus on building lasting relationships with strategic partners in both the public and private markets.

As an employee-owned firm, we believe that good ideas are welcome from anywhere. Our work straddles seven markets—Corporate, Commercial, Life Science, Federal Government, Higher Education, K-12, and Advanced Technology—with the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms. We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth.

SMMA was founded by MIT and Rensselaer alumni who believed that the balance of architecture, engineering, interiors, and site design afforded clients the agility of a single source of creative and technical expertise. Today, we remain dedicated to this flexible, integrated approach. We are guided by a shared pursuit of design excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility.

SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

Company Perks

• Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work-from-home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor/protégé program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers